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Published on: December 1, 2023
Approach to standardized material characterization of the human lumbopelvic system-Specification, preparation and
Sascha Kurz1, Marc Gebhardt2,3, Fanny Grundmann4
1ZESBO - Center for Research on Musculoskeletal Systems, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology and Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Leipzig, Germany.
Abstract:
The complexity of the osseo-ligamentous lumbopelvic system has made it difficult to perform both, the overall preparation as well as specimen harvesting and material testing with a reasonable amount of time and personnel. The logistics of such studies present a hurdle for reproducibility. A structured procedure was developed and proved, which allows all necessary steps to be carried out reproducibly and in a reasonable time. This enables the extraction of 26 soft tissue, 33 trabecular and 32 cortical bone specimens from this anatomical region per cadaver. The integrity of the specimens remains maintained while keeping requirements within manageable limits. The practicability of the intended five-day specimen harvesting and testing procedure could be demonstrated on five test and two pre-test sequences. The intended minimization of physical, biological, and chemical external influences on specimens could be achieved. All protocols, instructions and models of preparation and storage devices are included in the supporting information. The high grade of applicability and reproducibility will lead to better comparability between different biomechanical investigations. This procedure proven on the human pelvis is transferable to other anatomical regions.
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